SUNRAY

SUNRAY is a network of teachers, practitioners, and researchers across North and East Yorkshire. We work together to better understand children's development.

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

The bots have made it pretty hard for us to find our way on X, so we won't be monitoring this account so often. But we'd still love to connect with schools in/around York! You can find us on LinkedIn https://t.co/20Uv1qP1Ub or we also have a bsky account https://t.co/Kz0UQpMiSO

[Language-Driven Pedagogy @ldpedagogy]

📢NEW CPD for autumn 2025! Join @RachelHawkes60 this autumn/winter for 4 practical sessions on boosting confidence and creativity and preparing students for the new GCSE. KS3 strategies, phonics, grammar, listening, and more.

👉Book now: https://t.co/vTX5qhJSGp

#MFL #CPD #GCSE

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

*New study klaxon!* 📣 @emmacsullivan_
is looking for pupils aged 12-19 to participate in a short survey on smartphone use, sleep, and wellbeing. Please find more details on our Research Opportunities page if your school might be able to help https://t.co/ExB3o0A00D

[Jessie Ricketts, moving to @rickettslara.bsky @ricketts_lara]

Thrilled to announce Reading Comprehension Advocacy Network (RCAN), a group of researchers and practitioners committed to ensuring reading comprehension is central to the curriculum and teaching https://t.co/e2UAWFBaLp @KateCainLU @JaneOakhill @DamsonEd @TeresaCremin

[SecEd @SecEd_Education]

SecEd’s free 21-page guide to #teaching #oracy skills is here: https://t.co/y7iH3vtG0C
Includes expert contributions from the likes of: @voice21oracy @OracyCambridge @DrDudley13 @RealGeoffBarton @amy_gaunt @msybibi @LynDawesMercer @kathleenvoice21 @ricketts_lara @josephinessmith

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

Still recruiting! Would your Year 2, 4, or 6 classes like to take part in some maths activities, and help us to understand how children solve addition and subtraction problems? We'd love to hear from you! #York #schools #maths #primaryeducation

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

📢New research opportunity! 🔢 The Numerical Cognition Lab are recruiting primary schools in/around York to help investigate how children and adults solve addition and subtraction problems ➕➖ More info on our website: https://t.co/g4wXsS9Bor

[Reading for Pleasure 🧶 @OpenUni_RfP]

In this FREE seminar, Prof. Jessie Ricketts @ricketts_lara and Dr. Laura Shapiro @LaShaps1 will discuss the crucial role of reading proficiency at transition & ways to encourage volitional reading 💙📚Tickets are limited - book your place today! 👉 https://t.co/5znmNwdrlF

[Kathy Rastle @Kathy_Rastle]

I was lucky enough to see a draft of this book but it’s lovely to have the real thing. It’s hard to imagine how @Suchmo83 could surpass his first book, but I suspect that this will be even more useful to teachers and schools. 👏

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

Whew, that's 43 SUNRAY goody bags delivered to school staff rooms in/around York this term! We hope you enjoyed the treats! ☕️🍫 If your school didn't receive one this time around, please register your interest here so that we prioritise you next time ☀️ https://t.co/sDzJf2XMu1

[University of York Events @UoYEvents]

DID YOU KNOW? We have hundreds of talks available to watch for free on our YouTube channel!

https://t.co/7us0GRy03W

[Georgie Burton @gburton221]

Had fun visiting a local sixth form with @ellenrlavender to talk about all things psychology and uni! 🧠
Favourite questions was "what do you think about the concept of free will?"😅

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

.@emljames has enjoyed popping into some schools in #Selby, #Riccall, and #York this morning - we hope you enjoy the goodies! You can find out more about SUNRAY and sign up to hear of future opportunities here https://t.co/hSuyo0ZWCy

[BBC York @BBCYork]

'Life-changing' breakfast club could be extended https://t.co/sB5njtNMAR

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

“Students at secondary school may struggle to transfer vocabulary between subjects, or need support in navigating the complex academic codes.”

Chloe Butlin, literacy specialist, introduces a new @ShottonResearch Clips from the Classroom video.

https://t.co/yTUZvOoOZ3

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[Laura Oxley @loxley590]

Calling all teachers! Help us to understand how students’ challenging behaviour can impact teacher wellbeing by taking part in this exciting new study. DM or email for more details. #Wellbeing #teachers #educationresearch Please RT to share widely @KathrynAsbury1 @uoyeducation

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

📢New research opportunity! 🔢 The Numerical Cognition Lab are recruiting primary schools in/around York to help investigate how children and adults solve addition and subtraction problems ➕➖ More info on our website: https://t.co/g4wXsS9Bor

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

What an amazing way to Speak Up for DLD on #DLDAwarenessDay!🙌💜

Thank you all so much for your support – we love a bit of Friday flour power! 🍰✨

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

It's Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day! Researchers at @YorkPsychology have recorded some short videos on current research on topics of DLD and wellbeing. #DLDday https://t.co/gT5SzWLTDG

[RADLDcampaign @RADLDcam]

Today is #DLDday! The day we raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
RADLD Chair, Stephen Parsons @WordAware urges everyone to get involved. Keep sharing, creating and interacting with #DLDay posts.
Together we are 'speaking up for DLD'

[SUNRAY @sunray_york]

Meanwhile, in @YorkPsychology, @DrHannahHobson has been busy baking for #DLDday! All in aid of raising funds for @SpeechAndLangUK. Lucky us 😋